China
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of China. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesAtheism, Confucius, Dynasty, Emperor, Great Wall,
Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Lucky Red, Mandarin, Pandas,
Pictographic, Seafood, Shanghai, Silk Road, Soy Sauce,
Year Of The Ox, Yellow River, Zodiac, Green Tea, Kung Fu associated with China. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About China
- KFC is a dominant force in the Chinese fast-food market with over 10,000 locations. It has adapted its menu to local tastes, with items like congee, egg tarts, and Dragon Twisters.
- China uses around 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks yearly. That's roughly 1.7 million trees.
- The Forbidden City in Beijing, China is the world's largest palace complex, famous for the legend of its 9,999 rooms. They avoided 10,000 because that number was reserved for the heavens.
- Red, not white, is the traditional color for Chinese weddings. In China, red symbolizes happiness, good fortune, and celebration. In contrast, white signifies death and mourning, making it more appropriate for funerals.
- China is widely considered the world's oldest continuous civilization. Its history spans over 4,000 years under the same writing system and cultural identity.
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